Another Wednesday night, another full house of trivia warriors throwing elbows over comic book canon and movie quotes. This week’s lineup leaned hard into pop culture: capes and cowls in DC Universe, shagadelic chaos in Austin Powers, proton packs and Twinkies in Ghostbusters, and a closing round of Name That Movie that ran from 1927 all the way to the early 2000s. Here’s how it all went down.
DC Cinematic Universe Trivia Recap
We kicked things off in Gotham, Metropolis, Central City, and a few stops in between. Twenty questions covering everything from Alfred’s last name to Bruce Wayne’s brutally honest answer about his super power. There were truth-telling lassos, broken backs, underwater kingdoms, and one very specific mineral that ruins Superman’s entire week. If you grew up reading the comics, watching the movies, or just absorbing capes by osmosis, this round had something for you. Let’s see how the table handled it.
Q1: What is Bruce Wayne’s butler’s full name?
A1: Alfred Pennyworth
Q2: In which fictional city does Batman primarily operate?
A2: Gotham
Q3: Which DC super hero is also known as The Scarlet Speedster?
A3: The Flash
Q4: What weapon is Harley Quinn most commonly associated with?
A4: Giant Mallet / Baseball Bat
Q5: What is the name of Batman’s iconic vehicle, specifically what it is called in the older movies and TV series before the Dark Knight.
A5: The Batmobile
Q6: When Wonder Woman’s lasso touches somebody, what does it force them to do?
A6: Tell the Truth
Q7: What is Superman’s Kryptonian birth name?
A7: Kal-El
Q8: Which villain broke Batman’s back?
A8: Bane
Q9: In the TV series Stargirl, what was the name of Courtney’s highschool nemesis, who later becomes good and joins Justice Leage?
A9: Cindy Burman / Shiv
Q10: What is Wonder Woman’s real name?
A10: Diana Prince
Q11: Before becoming Harley Quinn, what was Harleen Quinzel’s profession?
A11: Psychiatrist
Q12: What city is most commonly protected by the Flash?
A12: Central City
Q13: What mineral, when in close proximity, causes superman to become sick and weak?
A13: Kryptonite
Q14: What weapon does Aquaman use?
A14: Trident
Q15: in the justice league, when Bruce Wayne was asked what his super power was, what was his response?
A15: “I’m rich!”
Q16: What villain terrorizes Gotham city with wordplay and elaborate puzzles?
A16: The Riddler
Q17: What piece of jewelry serves as the basis for Green Lantern’s powers?
A17: A ring
Q18: What newspaper does Clark Kent and Louis Lane work for?
A18: The Daily Planet
Q19: What is the name of the underwater kingdom Aquaman rules?
A19: Atlantis
Q20: What major villain CEO has made it his life’s mission to defeat superman?
A20: Lex Luther
Ghostbusters Trivia Recap
Speaking of slime, this one hit a little close to home. Twenty questions about proton packs, possessed paintings, and the snack food Egon used to measure paranormal activity (a Twinkie, because of course). We covered all the way from the firehouse in 1984 to Summerville and beyond. Bonus points to anyone who remembered which agency Walter Peck was bullying everyone on behalf of, and extra bonus points to anyone here who already knows the answer because they’ve been staring at our future Ghostbusters wall display plans.
Q1: What city do the Ghostbusters operate in?
A1: New York
Q2: What is the name of the green ghost that loves food and original slimed Dr.Venkman?
A2: Slimer
Q3: What action should you “never” do with the proton packs, according to the first movie?
A3: Cross the streams
Q4: What was the Ghostbusters’ headquarters originally used for?
A4: A firehosue
Q5: What university do the original Ghostbusters work at before being fired?
A5: Columbia University
Q6: What painting comes to life in Ghostbusters II?
A6: Vigo the Carpathian
Q7: What is the name of Egon’s granddaughter in Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
A7: Phoebe
Q8: Which Ghostbuster famously says, “I collect spores, molds, and fungus”?
A8: Egon Spangler
Q9: Complete this sentence “There is no Dana, only…”
A9: Zuul
Q10: Walter peck, who shut down the power grid after a disagreement with Venkman, worked for which agency?
A10: EPA
Q11: Ray inadvertently picks the form of the destructor. What was his choice?
A11: Staypuft Marshmallow Man
Q12: When Gozer first asks ray “are you a god?” What was ray’s response?
A12: “No.”
Q13: When Egon explains the increased psycokenetik energy in the New York area, which food item does he compare it with? An apple, a banana, a Twinkie, or a taco?
A13: A Twinkie
Q14: Dana Barrett was eventually possessed by what entity?
A14: Zuul, The Gatekeeper
Q15: What famous singer performed the original “Ghostbusters” theme song?
A15: Ray Parker, Jr.
Q16: Where did the Ghostbusters see their very first actual ghost?
A16: New York Library
Q17: What instrument is used to detect paranormal activity?
A17: PKE meter
Q18: What is the name of the mining town featured in Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
A18: Summerville
Q19: In frozen empire, Phoebe makes friends with what sort of creature?
A19: Ghost
Q20: Which main character ends up returning as a ghost himself in Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
A20: Egon Spengler
Austin Powers Trivia Recap
Yeah, baby. We swung from capes to crushed velvet for twenty questions about everyone’s favorite groovy spy. The table had to remember middle names, frozen cats, ribs from a casual dining chain, and exactly how much money Dr. Evil thought would bring the world to its knees (spoiler: he underestimated inflation). Mike Myers basically played half the cast, so a few of these were trickier than they looked. Shagadelic.
Q1: What is Austin Powers’ signature catchphrase?
A1: “Yeah Baby!”
Q2: What decade was Austin Powers originally frozen in?
A2: 1960s
Q3: What is the name of Austin Powers’ arch-enemy?
A3: Dr. Evil
Q4: What is the name of Dr. Evil’s cat?
A4: Dr. Bigglesworth
Q5: What color is Austin Powers’ famous suit?
A5: Blue
Q6: What is the name of Dr. Evil’s son?
A6: Scott Evil
Q7: What amount of money does Doctor Evil first suggest that they should extort from the world?
A7: One million dollars
Q8: What year was Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery released?
A8: 1997
Q9: Which actor plays Austin Powers and Dr. Evil and Goldmember, and Fat Bastard?
A9: Mike Meyers
Q10: What is Fat Bastard’s favorite food from the restaurant Chilis?
A10: Baby Back Ribs
Q11: What is Austin Powers’ middle name?
A11: Danger
Q12: When Austin is first unfrozen in the original movie, what is the first thing he needs to do?
A12: Pee
Q13: Which character is repeatedly subjected to life-ending injuries but somehow seems to survive?
A13: Mustafa
Q14: What unusual thing does Goldmember like to eat in front of people?
A14: Skin flakes
Q15: In the second movie, what recognizable fast food figure was Doctor Evil’s rocket ship?
A15: Big Boy
Q16: Who says this line while on the toilet “Who does Number 2 work for?”
A16: Austin
Q17: What did Austin mistake Basil Exposition’s mother for?
A17: A man
Q18: What does Fat Bastard offer to take as payment instead of the money?
A18: Mini Me
Q19: What does Mr. Bigglesworth lose as a result of the freezing process?
A19: His fur
Q20: Which character said the following line: “Get in my Belly!”
A20: Fat Bastard
Name That Movie Trivia Recap
We closed out the night with twenty plot synopses and a simple ask: name the movie. Easy mode questions like Die Hard and Jurassic Park shared the round with deeper cuts like Down Periscope and a 1927 silent film that most people have heard of but very few have actually seen. We had Tom Hanks talking on the radio, Mel Gibson painting his face blue, Bruce Willis ruining a Christmas party, and a cowboy doll having a full identity crisis over a new spaceman. If your movie knowledge spans almost a century of cinema, this was your round.
Q1: 1993 – Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, A recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.
A1: Sleepless in Seattle
Q2: 1994 – The history of the United States from the 1950s to the ’70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Jenny.
A2: Forest Gump
Q3: 1984 -A Detroit cop named Axel Foley takes an unofficial vacation to Beverly Hills to attempt to solve the murder of his friend, finding a very different environment with the police of that town.
A3: Beverly Hills Cop
Q4: 1996 – Kelsey Grammar plays Tom Dodge, a submarine captain given an antique diesel powered submarine to compete in a series of war games.
A4: Down Periscope
Q5: 1993 – Sam Niel plays a paleontologist who is invited to visit a new theme park created by a wealthy businessman that features real live dinosaurs cloned from ancient DNA.
A5: Jurassic Park
Q6: 2001 – A short, maniacal lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest with a talking donkey and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.
A6: Shrek
Q7: 1995 – On a U.S. nuclear missile sub, a young First Officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger-happy Captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so, preventing a nuclear war.
A7: Crimson Tide
Q8: 1995 – A cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy’s bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put aside their differences to return to him.
A8: Toy Story
Q9: 1992 – When a group of terrorists take over the USS Missouri in an attempt to steal her nuclear weapons, a lone cook by the name of Casey Ryback teams up with a stripper to help retake the ship.
A9: Under Siege
Q10: 1994 – When Santa falls off the roof of Scott Calvin’s house, he picks up a card and inadvertently becomes the new Santa Claus.
A10: The Santa Clause
Q11: 1939 – Starring Judy Garland, this movie adaptation of a famous story was the first movie ever to be shown in color. In the story, a girl named Dorothy is transported by a tornado to another reality and she must find her way back.
A11: Wizard of Oz
Q12: 1986 – Matthew Broderick plays a high school student who decides to skip school for a day out on the town with his sick friend and his girlfriend, while trying to constantly deceive his parents and the nosy school principle.
A12: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Q13: 1990 – A prostitute played by Julia Roberts is picked up in an exotic sportscar by a rich businessman who is only looking for directions to a hotel. However, it ends up turning into a relationship that changes both of them.
A13: Pretty Woman
Q14: Sarah Connor finds herself on the run from a cyborg sent from the future to kill her in order to prevent her giving birth to a son that would eventually win the war against the machines.
A14: The Terminator
Q15: 1942 – A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.
A15: Casablanca
Q16: 1995 – Mel Gibson plays William Wallace, a historical figure from Scotland who leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
A16: Braveheart
Q17: Two monsters whose job is to make human children scream for the purpose of generating power , accidentally let a little human girl into their world and must now protect her from their own kind to return her home unscathed.
A17: Monsters, Inc.
Q18: 1988 – A New York City cop played by Bruce WIllis tries to save his wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party in a Los Angeles skyscraper.
A18: Die Hard
Q19: When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is sent to a special flight school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.
A19: Top Gun
Q20: 1927 – In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
A20: Metropolis
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